Honda Cbr 600 Fa B (2011)
2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B
CarHunch analysed 447 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Honda CBR 600 FA-B passes its MOT at 78.7%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, so you're looking at a bike that's roughly as reliable as the typical machine but with marginally more teething problems. The dangerous defect rate of 16.6% is worth noting—nearly one in six bikes have had a serious safety issue flagged, which is higher than ideal for a motorcycle where failures matter more.
These bikes are running low mileage for their age (median 11,952 miles), suggesting many are weekend toys rather than commuters, yet they still average 0.84 failures and 3.4 advisories per test—mainly wear items and brake/suspension niggles typical of older sportbikes. If you're considering one, budget for maintenance of brakes and consumables, and ask the seller for a full service history; a well-kept example will pass cleanly, but a neglected one becomes expensive quickly.
What to check before buying a 2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 434 | 78.2% | 0.85 |
| Other (3%) | 13 | 94.4% | 0.46 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B vehicles fall between 7,888 and 18,252 miles.
2011 Honda Cbr 600 Fa B — Still on the Road
205 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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